crudo

[ kroo-doh ]

noun

, plural cru·dos.

1. a dish of sliced raw fish or shellfish, typically drizzled with olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, and seasonings.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crudo¹

First recorded in 2005–10; from Italian, literally “raw”; crude ( def )

Example Sentences

Steakhouse classics like tartare and carpaccio, along with seafood options such as raw oysters, sea bass crudo and scallops, are all available as appetizers.Be sure to try the veal croquette, served with a three-mustard tasting accompaniment, for a perfectly balanced bite.

From Salon

A plate of Crudo on a black table, from the restaurant Stubborn Seed.

From Salon

At Sepia I think the “Kanpachi Crudo with Tikka Masala Consommé, Avocado and Almond” is a great example.

From Salon

I'm fascinated by the tikka masala consommé in the kanpachi crudo!

From Salon

Adding more surf to the turf, Ascend’s Shellfish Tower serves it on levels, featuring a pound of king crab, two pounds of lobster, a pound of poached tiger prawns, a pound scallop crudo, a dozen oysters, a pound of sake-steamed mussels and chef’s accompaniments for 8-10 guests.

From Seattle Times